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Showing Society Finches

Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:55 pm
by Icearstorm
I'm interested in showing up to three of my society finches in Florida or southern Georgia, but am unsure how to do so. I looked at the NFSS website, but didn't see any shows scheduled for 2018. Do I have to be a member to access the information?

As far as the show standards go, does anyone have photos of quality self societies? I found a few photos of champion birds, but they weren't large enough to properly see.

Do any of my birds have a chance? They have a mix of European and American self traits, which could be a problem. Here are the three I'm considering:

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They don't look as good without bright lighting. If I show them, would I be allowed to attach a thin strip of LED lights on the roof of the show cage, or would that be considered cheating?

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:59 pm
by Fraza
I’ve always wondered this to ive always wanted to show coco I hope u get an answer I’m gonna be reading it too haha

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 4:02 pm
by FinchLover&Breeder
Icearstorm
I'm not sure about the other things, but your birds look show-worthy to me.

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 12:31 am
by wildbird
Beautiful birds!! Wish I could find some like that for sale.

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:43 pm
by Icearstorm
FinchLover&Breeder
I sure hope so!

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:48 pm
by Icearstorm
Fraza

The show process is probably different here in the states, but I imagine the standards are similar. I like Coco's cheek markings; even if that doesn't fit the standard, he's still a lovely looking bird.

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:51 pm
by Icearstorm
wildbird

I imagine I'll have some more of my pair's babies available in 6-8 months. I'm not too far from you, so that could be a possibility.

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:06 pm
by Fraza
Icearstorm thank you ur birds look defiantly well enough anyway i was searching some winners of shows and coco and urs do look the standard

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 9:51 pm
by Babs _Owner
Icearstorm

They are gorgeous! :YMDAYDREAM:

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:49 pm
by wildbird
Icearstorm, That would be great, if I don't have any by then! I would like to get a couple of nice males. From what I have read, they are active, interesting and get along well together. Did you go to the Jacksonville bird fair?

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:12 am
by wildbird
Icearstorm, Just saw your post about the bird fair. Do you know if Ceasars was the vendor with the Javas and the colors.

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:07 am
by FinchLover&Breeder
Icearstorm wrote: wildbird

I imagine I'll have some more of my pair's babies available in 6-8 months. I'm not too far from you, so that could be a possibility.
Could I get some as well?

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:07 am
by Icearstorm
wildbird

Two males should get along well. My males squabble a bit when they're breeding, but I imagine that's because they see each other as rivals, rather than mates.

I don't know, but if I remember correctly, this was the business card:

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:10 am
by Icearstorm
FinchLover&Breeder

Sure, if I've got them available. This year's going to be a bit crazy, so I'll have to see how the bird-breeding goes.

Re: Showing Society Finches

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:12 am
by FinchLover&Breeder
Icearstorm
Ok. You've seen my male society Oreo, right? I want a bride for him. Let's pm each other.